((OOC: This occurs a few days, IC time, after the end of the October 8 tabletop session.))

Wearing a loose rose-colored skirt and a soft pink top, Aya makes her way into the dojo, looking around with a mixture of determination and a little bit of nervousness. She takes a seat in the observation area; as she spots Shun teaching a judo class, she gives him a shy wave.

One of Ikki's karate classes is next, and coming down the stairs is Kotaro's voice, "[Please Ikki-oniisama, I want to be in your class to support Victor. And it will be good for the Sentai too, as I have not been trained in Karate.]"

Ikki, gi-clad for class, pauses on the bottom step and looks up the stairs at Kotaro. "[A good idea, I think,]" he says after some reflection. "[You can help each other.]" Pause. "[And maybe we can work out something with Saki-oneesama to pay for your lessons.]"

He looks Kotaro up and down. "[Come. We'll get you a gi before class starts.]" He makes his way to the office, pausing to exchange friendly greetings with Shun and Aya along the way.

When the class is over (assuming she is still waiting) Shun comes over and gives her a polite bow. "[Aya-chan, it is nice you took the time to watch my class. Perhaps you would like to talk?]"

Aya nods, returning the bow. "[Actually, I wanted to talk to you about taking judo lessons.]" She pauses, then plucks up her courage and continues. "[Someone's tried to kidnap me twice now. I want to learn how to defend myself, in case it happens again...and in case they try something while I'm alone.]" She gives him a hesitant smile. "[I can't always count on someone being there...I want to be able to help myself if I need to.]"

"[I understand. When I was a little kid, someone tried to take me and Niisan stopped them. It was not long after that when I started taking Jodo lessons. So by the time Niisan went away to another school, I was good enough to defend myself against some very surprized bullies,]" Shun says, giving Aya a smile at the end of his story. "[So I would be happy to teach you. We can talk with Oneesan now and arange the details if you wish.]"

Aya looks startled, then sympathetic, at Shun's story, and then returns his smile at the end. "[I'm glad you understand where I'm coming from.]" She wants to hug him, but she's not entirely sure if that would embarass him - they are in public, after all. "[I'd like very much to talk with Saki-san and arrange things.]"

The outside door opens, and Victor enters the dojo, the backpack contining his gi slung over his shoulder. He bows to Shun, gives a blushing, "Hi, ma'am," to Aya, waves happily to Kotaro, and gives Ikki a very respectful bow before bounding into the dressing room.

Ikki takes note of Kotaro sitting next to Victor, and smiles for just a moment. Then he starts the class. During exercises that require a partner, he puts Kotaro and Victor together. **This is good for both of them.**